May wagering handle ticks up
Driven by record wagering on the Kentucky Derby, national wagering handle increased slightly in May versus the prior year.
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National wagering handle down sharply in April
Wagering handle on US Thoroughbred races fell sharply in April, down over 11% versus April 2023, and is down over six percent for the year to date.
Read More National wagering handle declined in 2024
National wagering handle declined by nearly four percent in 2023 versus the prior year, and the number of races conducted was down five percent.
Read More Wagering handle continues downward trend in October
National wagering handle continued its downward trend in October and is down nearly five percent year-over-year.
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Wagering handle shows strong ’21 growth
Wagering handle in North America jumped more than 10% in 2021 to its highest level in over a decade, even as races and field size both declined.
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Colonial Downs sets handle mark
Buoyed by more than $10 million in purses, Colonial Downs set its all-time handle record at the just-completed meet, with daily average betting of over $2.2 million.
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Wagering handle flat despite fewer racedays
Though the pandemic led to many fewer racedays in 2020 than in 2019, national wagering handle held steady – though what that means is open to debate.
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Midlantic handle: October a mixed bag as region’s average up
Handle in the mid-Atlantic region fell in October versus the same month in 2016, though the daily average per track rose by 5 percent.
Read More Midlantic handle rises in July
Mid-Atlantic handle was up solidly in July versus July 2016, with Charles Town, Delaware, Laurel, and Parx all showing gains.
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Charles Town sets monthly per-race handle mark
Charles Town in April recorded the highest per-race wagering in its 84-year history.
Read More Midlantic tracks handle over $200 million in first quarter
Mid-Atlantic handle rose in March versus the prior month, though the average was essentially flat.
Read More A flat February for Midlantic handle
February’s Midlantic average handle was basically flat versus the prior month; Laurel Park led with an average over $2.1 million, while Parx’s increase of 9 percent was tops.
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